Paul M. Martell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 46 years old.
Paul was born in Boston on March 20, 1964 to Margaret M. (Doherty) and John L. Martell. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Francis De Sales Parochial School and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1982. Paul worked as an Athletic Director for more than 17 years with the Charlestown Community Center. He has been working as a trolley operator with the M.B.T.A. for the last 9 years. He was a member of The M.B.T.A. Carmen's Union Local # 589 and Bunker Hill Council # 62, Knights of Columbus. Paul enjoyed music and his sense of humor captured everyone's attention.
Paul is the beloved son of Margaret M. (Doherty) Martell and the late John "Lou" Martell. He is the devoted brother of John L. Martell Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Billerica, Steven F. Martell, David J. Martell and his wife Mary of West Roxbury, Daniel G. Martell and his wife Kerri of Reading and the late Kevin J. Martell. He is the loving uncle to Shannon Tackaberry, Ann Martell, Jack Martell, Owen Martell and Emily Martell.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Paul's Funeral on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 a.m. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 2 to 6 p.m.